Caitriona Dowden: Sesh Head

Award-nominated comedy show about family history and folk music (with harp)

Comedian and harpist Caitriona Dowden invites you into the world of traditional Irish music in this award-nominated show about family history, folklore and the ways that music can connect us with our heritage.

Along the way, expect stories of medieval banquets, 21st-century pub sessions and altercations with Morris dancers.

Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show nominee 2026.
Chortle Best Newcomer nominee 2025.
Chortle Student Comedy Award Winner 2022.

'Irresistibly idiosyncratic' – TheWeeReview.com
'Blissfully esoteric... a special talent' – Fest
'Comedy that goes where no laughs have ever been got before... absolutely hilarious' – Scotsman